Thursday, February, 09, 2012

Sprains

Table of Contents

Alternative Names

Joint sprain


Symptoms
  • Joint pain or muscle pain
  • Swelling
  • Joint stiffness
  • Discoloration of the skin, especially bruising


Review Date: 05/02/2009
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)